Bristow PTO Newsletter

January 2016 vol 1 issue 1

Bristow PTO Newsletter

January 2016 vol 1 issue 1

News from the PTO:

We are happy to present the Bristow PTO newsletter, a collaborative effort which will be compiled monthly to highlight items of interest to the Bristow community. We will try our best to feature upcoming events as well as the recent activities and achievements of our students

Message from Principal Cook:

Dear Parent /Guardian:

On behalf of the entire BMS school community I would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and time spent with family and friends. We want to thank everyone who helped us to help others through various SDMS community service projects, in particular our Helping Hands project. We will continue to support others in the upcoming months, so please check your team blogs and the BMS website for more information. These efforts speak to the culture of kindness established at Bristow and in our West Hartford community.

In connection with a focus on learning, students participated a second round of expectations assemblies to ensure that behavior is appropriate and that their focus is on education and citizenship. A proactive approach reminds students of what the expectations are at BMS which will help them to make positive and beneficial decisions. At this time of year, it is expected that all students be more responsible for their behaviors as they prepare for their immediate futures at BMS as 7th and 8th graders and freshmen at Conard or Hall.

I want all 8th grade parents to be aware that the course registration process will begin in the early months of 2016. Letters outlining the process have been sent home with your children. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the staff at BMS

As is always the case, keep in touch and let us know if we can be of any assistance to you and your student.

Grade 8 Parent Night at Conard High School

Family Fun Night - Bristow Gym

Calling All Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the following exciting, upcoming events sponsored by the PTO:

Spring Dance

Bristow Bash

Bristow's 10 Year Celebration

8th Grade Celebration

Please contact Kristin Johnson at kmjohnson21@me.com if you are interested in helping out with any of these events.

Community Service Corner

Bristow Middle School takes pride in giving back to the community. Thank you to all of the parents who have helped us to help others. We are always open to new ideas on how to support the community, so don’t hesitate to share! Here are some fundraising highlights:

The 6th grade team sold Water Bottles for South Sudan (6th Grade) inspired by the book A Long Walk to Water and raised over $1,000 for the nonprofit organization Water for South Sudan.

In honor of Bristow's 10 Year Anniversary the 7th graders are selling Bristow Cares Bracelets for a local charity.

Successful Holiday Food Drive led by the 7th Grade and Student Council.

Gingerbread Houses decorated by the 8th Grade and donated to the 2015 “We Are the Children Party” hosted by 96.5 WTIC-FM.

Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge. Advisories competed in a fundraising campaign with donations totaling $1,000. The winning advisories were treated to a breakfast with guest representatives from the American Cancer Society.

Through Bristow's Helping Hands monetary and gift card donations totaled $2,680, exceeding the $2,500.00 goal. Funds were distributed throughout the holiday season to members of the Bristow community.

For your information, your PTO Contributions support the following for the current school year ....

Bronx Zoo Sixth Grade Field Trip Assistance

Funding for 2 Robotics Teams

Race car set and digital camera for 8th grade science unit

Classroom set of Spanish language novels

Percussion instruments for music program

Fund science club activities after school

Fund Apple TV for choir room

Additional health office supplies

Leveled reading material

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE PTO

Please join us for our next meeting Mon, February 29th, 6:30 pm in the Bristow Library